Cloudburst-triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday wreaked havoc, sweeping away homes, shops, and roads, with four people dead and several others missing so far. Two cloudbursts, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area, caused widespread destruction, with Dharali bearing the brunt. Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri and home to many hotels, restaurants and home stays. The devastating flash flood came in the wake of a cloudburst somewhere in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, locals said. About 10-12 people could be buried under the debris, PTI reported, quoting Rajesh Panwar, a villager. He said 20-25 hotels and homestays may have been washed away. Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing on Wednesday, led by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Over 130 people have been rescued so far, according to the Uttarakhand government officials. The State Emergency Operation Centre is in constant touch with the District Magistrate and SSP. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in Uttarkashi, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms. Meanwhile, there is a red alert in Tehri Garhwal, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Nainital, Dehradun, Uddham Singh Nagar, Champawat, Almora, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh.